Ukraine steps up Belgorod attacks as Russia employs North Korean short-range missiles. The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached a stage of shelling and missile attacks that have not been seen since the beginning of the war, reports Al Jazeera (Photo : VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP via Getty Images) Russia warns the West of starting a nuclear war and preparing bomb shelters after the daughter of Vladimir Putin's adviser was assassinated ahead of US's arms package announcement for Ukraine.